Chapter 126

Adrienne's breath hitched as Martin's words sent shivers down her spine. Her heart raced, her cheeks flushed with anticipation. She could feel the intensity of his gaze, the weight of his desire, and it took her breath away.

"I'm sure he did better," Adrienne playfully teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Martin smirked, accepting her challenge.

He leaned closer and kissed her forehead, tenderly caressing her cheek with his thumb.

"Just the forehead?" Adrienne said, her voice tinged with a hint of pretend dismay. Martin chuckled, his laugh like music to her ears.

Martin leaned in once more, his lips lingering inches away from hers. The air between them crackled with electricity, as if the world held its breath, waiting for their souls to intertwine.

Adrienne managed to find her voice, barely a whisper, as she replied to his touch, "Richard could never touch me like this."

Martin's eyes sparkled with a mixture of triumph and adoration. Slowly, he closed the distance, their lips fi